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Measured figures
214A · Length
Single source48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)[source]
S-92 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Bell 214 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium-lift helicopter[source] | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | Production completed[source] | In service[source] |
68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
S-92 · fuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[source]
Empty; 214A · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; 214A · Gross weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; 214A · with slung load
Single source7,588 lb (3,442 kg)[source]
13,800 lb (6,260 kg)[source]
15,000 lb (6,804 kg) with slung load[source]
Empty; S-92 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; S-92 · Gross weight
Single source214A · 1 × Lycoming LTC4B-8D turboshaft engine, 2,930 shp (
Single source1 × Lycoming LTC4B-8D turboshaft engine, 2,930 shp (2,180 kW)[source]
S-92 · 2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp (1,880 kW) each[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary user | Islamic Republic of Iran Army[source] | — |
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| Manufactured | 1970–1981[source] | 1998–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 1972[source] | 2004[source] |
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| First flight | 1970[source] | December 23, 1998[source] |
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| Developed from | Bell 204/205[source] | Sikorsky S-70[source] |
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| Developed into | Bell 214ST[source] | — |
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| Capacity | 3,880 lb (1,760 kg), including 14 troops, or six stretchers, or equivalent cargo[source] | 19 passengers[source] |
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| Main rotor area | 1,963.75 sq ft (182.438 m 2 )[source] | 2,492.3 sq ft (231.54 m 2 )[source] |
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| Blade section | - Wortmann FX 69-H-098[source] | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09[source] |
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| Primary users | — | CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source] |
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| Number built | — | at least 300[source] |
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| Variants | — | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Sikorsky VH-92[source] |
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| Cabin dimensions | — | 20 ft (6 m) long by 6.6 ft (2 m) tall[source] |
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| Disk loading | — | 9.8 lb/sq ft (48 kg/m 2 )[source] |
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| Power/mass | — | 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)[source] |
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Maximum take-off; S-92 · Max takeoff weight
Single source